Engineering Licensing Compliance Guide
Ohio Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Ohio.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Ohio for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Ohio Engineering Company Licenses
Ohio Certificate of Authorization (Engineering and Land Surveying)
| Agency: | Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
| Law: | Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $50 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Amendment
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $50 for name change, $0 for most other changes. |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Notes: | Most amendments can be reported using the eLicense portal. If there is a change to the individual in responsible charge, the firm affidavit of responsibility form must be filed along with the making the changes in the license portal. |
Reinstatement
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $50 |
| Notes: | Reinstatements can be filed through the eLicense portal |
Ohio Geology Firm License
Not required
Registration Not Required
Not required
Individual Licenses
Ohio Individual Engineering Licenses
Ohio Geologist License
Not required
Registration Not Required
Not required
Ohio Professional Engineer License
| Agency: | Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Initial Registration
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $40 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Ohio Professional Surveyor License
| Agency: | Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Initial Registration
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $40 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Learn about engineering licensing in other states:
Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.
EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.
PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.
Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation (often an NCEES Record) to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.
